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The school operates two campuses in Illinois: Chicago Campus in the West Loop at 114 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, and Oak Park Campus at 301 S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302. The Oak Park campus is the original location, and the Chicago Campus serves the West Loop and surrounding neighborhoods. Intercultural also operates inter-campus transportation via a minibus to connect Oak Park and Chicago campuses for certain students.
Toddlers; Early Childhood; Elementary; Middle School
Private nonprofit Montessori school with dual-language immersion (501(c)(3))
United States
Toddler hours: Half-day 8:00am–12:30pm; Full-day 8:00am–3:00pm; Extended-day 8:00am–5:30pm.
Intercultural operates a minibus that departs from the Oak Park campus each morning to transfer Elementary students to the Chicago campus, with return trips to Oak Park in the afternoon.
Application & Registration Fees
- Application fee (new applicants only): USD 100.
- Registration fee (one-time, new students only): Chicago campus USD 1,000; Oak Park campus USD 600.
Chicago campus — Tuition 2026–2027 (fees shown as total cost, deposit, remaining balance, and installment amounts)
- Toddler Program (12-month calendar)
- Half Day (8:00–12:30): USD 22,900 — Deposit USD 1,908; Remaining balance USD 20,992; Monthly payment USD 1,908.
- Full Day (8:00–2:45): USD 27,500 — Deposit USD 2,292; Remaining balance USD 25,208; Monthly payment USD 2,292.
- Extended Day (8:00–5:30): USD 31,800 — Deposit USD 2,650; Remaining balance USD 29,150; Monthly payment USD 2,650.
- Early Childhood (10-month academic year; 8 tuition installments due Aug–Mar, payments due the 1st of the month)
- Half Day (8:00–12:30): USD 20,550 — Deposit USD 2,055; Remaining balance USD 18,495; 8 installments USD 2,312 (Aug–Mar).
- Full Day (8:00–2:45): USD 22,900 — Deposit USD 2,290; Remaining balance USD 20,610; 8 installments USD 2,576 (Aug–Mar).
- Extended Day, 5 days/week (until 6:00pm): USD 4,750 — Deposit USD 475; Remaining balance USD 4,275; 8 installments USD 534.
- Before Care (7:00–8:00am): USD 1,500 — Deposit USD 150; Remaining balance USD 1,350; 8 installments USD 169.
- Elementary & Middle School (10-month academic year; 8 tuition installments due Aug–Mar, payments due the 1st of the month)
- Lower Elementary (8:00–3:00): USD 22,900 — Deposit USD 2,290; Remaining balance USD 20,610; 8 installments USD 2,576.
- Upper Elementary (8:00–3:00): USD 23,800 — Deposit USD 2,380; Remaining balance USD 21,420; 8 installments USD 2,678.
- Middle School (8:00–3:00): Tuition USD 23,700 — Deposit USD 2,370; Remaining balance USD 21,330; 8 installments USD 2,666. Washington, D.C. capstone travel fee USD 2,600 (added to Middle School total). Total Middle School cost including travel: USD 26,300; 8 installments USD 2,991.
- Additional Chicago-campus items
- Daily shuttle from Oak Park to Chicago: USD 900.
Oak Park campus — Tuition 2026–2027 (fees shown as total cost, deposit, remaining balance, and installment amounts)
- Toddler Program (12-month calendar)
- Half Day (8:00–12:30): USD 18,550 — Deposit USD 1,546; Remaining balance USD 17,004; Monthly payment USD 1,546.
- Full Day (8:00–2:45): USD 20,750 — Deposit USD 1,729; Remaining balance USD 19,021; Monthly payment USD 1,729.
- Extended Day (8:00–5:30): USD 25,000 — Deposit USD 2,083; Remaining balance USD 22,917; Monthly payment USD 2,083.
- Early Childhood (10-month academic year; 8 tuition installments due Aug–Mar, payments due the 1st of the month)
- Half Day (8:00–12:30): USD 12,750 — Deposit USD 1,275; Remaining balance USD 11,475; 8 installments USD 1,434.
- Full Day (8:00–2:45): USD 15,850 — Deposit USD 1,585; Remaining balance USD 14,265; 8 installments USD 1,783.
- Extended Day, 5 days/week (until 6:00pm): USD 4,200 — Deposit USD 420; Remaining balance USD 3,780; 8 installments USD 473.
- Before Care (7:00–8:00am): USD 650 — Deposit USD 65; Remaining balance USD 585; 8 installments USD 73.
- Oak Park campus additional items
- (No Oak Park–Chicago shuttle fee listed in Oak Park schedule; Oak Park families may choose optional services as listed on the Chicago schedule.)
Discounts, Required Giving, and Common Additions
- Sibling discount: USD 1,000 reduction (listed).
- Re-enrollment discount (early re-enrollment): USD 1,000 reduction (Chicago schedule lists a re-enrollment discount deadline of March 26, 2026).
- Payment-in-full discount: 2% discount if payment in full is received by August 1, 2026.
- Annual Fund: Minimum recommended family participation USD 700 per family (annual fundraising support).
- Middle School capstone travel fee: USD 2,600 (Washington, D.C. travel; listed as included in Middle School total).
Billing schedule & payment terms
- Toddler program: billed on a 12-month calendar with monthly payments. Toddler tuition rates increase each August 1st (the 2026–2027 Toddler rates apply August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027).
- Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School programs: billed on the academic calendar (40-week academic year) with 8 tuition installments due on the 1st of each month from August through March. Tuition is not reduced for holidays, breaks, or school closures and is not attendance-based.
- Deposits shown in the schedules are charged at enrollment and are applied to the total cost; registration fees are charged for new students only.
Boarding
- Boarding: Not applicable. Intercultural is presented as a day school with campus addresses and program day hours; no boarding program or boarding fees are listed.
Other costs and typical extras
- Extended Day (aftercare) and before-care fees as listed above (varies by campus and program).
- Shuttle service fee (Oak Park-to-Chicago daily shuttle): USD 900 (listed on the Chicago schedule).
- Families are asked to participate in the Annual Fund with a minimum family gift of USD 700.
Refund information
- The published 2026–2027 tuition schedules and the school's tuition & financial aid overview provide detailed tuition amounts, deposits and installment schedules but do not publish a detailed general refund or withdrawal schedule in the materials reviewed. Deposits and registration fees are identified as fees for new students; explicit refund/withdrawal terms are not specified in the publicly posted tuition schedules. For clarity on refunds, withdrawal notice requirements, and contract-specific terms, families should review the school's enrollment agreement or contract.
Fee payment options
- Payment timing options shown: monthly installment plans (Toddler: monthly over 12 months; other programs: eight installments Aug–Mar) and a payment-in-full option that qualifies for a 2% discount if paid by the listed payment-in-full deadline (August 1, 2026).
- Specific accepted payment methods (credit card, ACH/bank transfer, check) are not listed on the published tuition schedules or the public tuition & financial aid overview. The school's tuition materials reference flexible payment plans but do not enumerate the accepted payment instruments in the documents reviewed.
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Intercultural Montessori Language School in Chicago provides a dual-language education for students from age two through eighth grade. Families select an immersion track in either Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, or Japanese, where students learn core subjects directly in the target language. The Chicago campus, located in the West Town neighborhood, utilizes the Montessori method, featuring classrooms equipped with specialized tactile materials that allow children to progress through lessons at their own pace. A unique feature of the program is "Peace Education," which incorporates specific lessons on conflict resolution and global awareness into the daily schedule. Additionally, elementary students participate in "Going Out" excursions—student-organized trips into the city to conduct independent research. These programs are designed to build practical life skills alongside bilingual proficiency. The school is co-educational and serves as a day school without boarding facilities, focusing on creating a community where different cultures and languages are part of the everyday learning experience.
